Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you want to work in a truly inclusive, values-driven school in Wandsworth? Then this could be the role for you.

Teaching Assistant - Year 1 full-time, 5 days per week from January 2026 - July 2026.

Join a two form entry Primary school in Wandsworth as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant and help them bring learning to life! Tradewind Recruitment has worked with this school for 20 years and know it to be a great environment to work in!

Why this Wandsworth Primary school?

• They believe in empowering every child to reach their full potential - academically, socially and emotionally - in a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• They are a fully inclusive community school that puts rights, respect, equity and empathy at the heart of everything they do.
• As a recognised "Rights Respecting" school, the children have a voice through their Learning Council - helping them to shape their own education and school environment.
• They are proud of our recent success in the Inclusive School Award, reflecting the kindness, respect, and support that characterises their school community.

Pay rates of £90 - £95 PAYE. After 12 weeks AWR will kick in. This SW London School is close to Southfields station and on bus routes.

What we are looking for in the successful Year 1 TA:

• A committed Teaching Assistant to support our Year 1 class, full-time (5 days per week), starting January.
• Good written and spoken English - essential for clear communication with children, staff and parents.
• Knowledge of Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is desirable (though not essential). Support will be provided
• A warm, compassionate approach, aligned with our values of empathy, respect and inclusion - ideal for helping every child to thrive.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting learning and progress in Year 1: helping children access the curriculum, working with small groups or one-to-one as needed.
• Promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing, helping children feel safe, seen and supported - as part of their Rights Respecting and inclusive ethos.
• Helping to foster a love of learning, confidence and resilience in our pupils, in partnership with teachers, parents and the wider school community.

If you believe in respectful, nurturing education, and would like to be part of a school where every child is valued - we would love to hear from you.

Please pop your CV across to Yolanda.willson@twrecruitment.com, or call Yolanda on 0207 8455450 option 2 to discuss the role in more detail.

Who should apply:

• Experienced Teaching Assistant or graduate

• An Enhanced Child Only DBS and/or Overseas Police checks
• A CV that covers your employment and education history since you finished formal education and any employment breaks must be explained
• Legal Right to work in the UK

Tradewind Recruitment offer more accredited CPD courses than any other education company including Team -Teach, Safeguarding and support with the UK Curriculum.

Great Referral Scheme - recommend a teacher and earn up to *£100